Troop 29's Paul Horgan Earns Eagle Scout Rank

Paul Horgan of Newtown’s Troop 29 recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. St. Andrew Catholic Education Center in Newtown was the beneficiary of Paul’s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.

Paul chose to give back to the school he had attended when he was younger and particularly to Mr. Matteo who was a favorite teacher there. He led a group of volunteers in creating 4 raised garden beds, stones paths between them and installing a water catcher. The result is an enhanced space in which students can learn about botany in Mr. Matteo’s Garden Club.

Along his trail to Eagle Paul served his troop in several leadership roles including Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. He is an ordeal member of Order of the Arrow Ajapeu Lodge. Paul enjoyed many camping experiences with his troop, especially the annual ski trips to Elk Mountain. He attended the West Point Scoutmasters Council Invitational Camporee four times and was part of the patrol which won the coveted saber in 2015.

The son of Paul and Anne Marie Horgan of Hopewell, NJ, Paul is a rising senior at Holy Ghost Preparatory School. He is a three-season athlete participating in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Track and Field as well a member of National Honor Society. After graduation he plans to study business.